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Lot 55

A PATENT MODEL OF A VERTICAL STEAM FEED PUMP, single cylinder, 'Weir' type, stamped on valve chest with "Lion" Automatic Valve Gear,
1948,

22 September 2015, 13:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £275 inc. premium

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A PATENT MODEL OF A VERTICAL STEAM FEED PUMP, single cylinder, 'Weir' type, stamped on valve chest with "Lion" Automatic Valve Gear, 1948,

The cylinder, 1.5" bore x 2.75" stroke, is fitted with draincocks, blued-steel cladding and the valve chest has both main stop cock and lubricator. The valve is driven by an adjustable link passing through a cross-head drive rocking lever and the pump has twin valve chests and air pressure dome on the delivery side. 15 ins (38cm) high x 3 1/2 ins (9cm) long

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